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Cost of Living in Roosevelt County, NM

Population 18,928 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$898
Median home value$135,800
Median household income$52,685

The median rent in Roosevelt County, NM is $898/month, 16% lower than the New Mexico median and 36% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $135,800, 59% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $52,685 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $35,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $687/mo

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Roosevelt County vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

Roosevelt CountyNew MexicoU.S.
Median rent$898$1,067$1,413
Median home value$135,800$248,100$332,700
Median household income$52,685$64,059$80,734
Homeownership rate60.7%70.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.2%31.0%35.7%
Poverty rate21.8%17.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%6.0%5.2%
Work from home4.6%12.2%15.1%
Median age32.339.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Roosevelt County, NM?

The median gross rent in Roosevelt County, NM is $898 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Roosevelt County, NM?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $35,920 a year in gross income.

Is Roosevelt County, NM expensive to live in?

Rent there is 36% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in New Mexico

Bernalillo County, NMRent $1,144 · Income $69,473Doña Ana County, NMRent $934 · Income $56,848Santa Fe County, NMRent $1,389 · Income $79,071Sandoval County, NMRent $1,427 · Income $86,636San Juan County, NMRent $956 · Income $55,872Valencia County, NMRent $1,015 · Income $58,933

Counties with a similar cost of living

Greenwood County, SCRent $898 · Income $52,830Pike County, OHRent $907 · Income $52,736Raleigh County, WVRent $902 · Income $52,150Cameron County, TXRent $912 · Income $52,601Beckham County, OKRent $904 · Income $53,328Las Animas County, CORent $891 · Income $52,074

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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